Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif performed Umrah at the Grand Mosque in Makkah on August 7, accompanied by a high-level delegation during his official visit to Saudi Arabia, according to the Prime Minister’s Office. The delegation included Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, among others, marking a significant diplomatic engagement between Islamabad and Riyadh.
The visit involved key members of Pakistan’s government, with the Umrah pilgrimage symbolizing a gesture of religious and diplomatic goodwill. The Prime Minister’s Office highlighted the event as part of efforts to strengthen the longstanding relationship between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. The delegation’s presence at the Grand Mosque was documented and shared by the Pakistan Prime Minister’s Office on social media platforms.
This visit underscores Pakistan’s ongoing diplomatic outreach to Saudi Arabia, a key regional ally. The religious pilgrimage at Makkah’s Grand Mosque during an official trip reflects the intertwining of cultural and diplomatic ties between the two countries. Such visits often serve to reinforce bilateral cooperation on economic, security, and political fronts, continuing a tradition of close engagement.
The Pakistan Foreign Office described the visit as another step toward deepening Islamabad-Riyadh relations. The Prime Minister’s performance of Umrah on August 7 was publicly confirmed by the Pakistan Prime Minister’s Office and covered by livemint.com.